Maureen Burns, wife of NWA Capt. Bob Burns

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Maureen Burns, wife of NWA Capt. Bob Burns

April 3, 1937 ~  May 10, 2025

 

Maureen Burns, loving mother and wife, devout Catholic with a radiant soul, died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones………………Maureen is survived by her husband Captain Robert “Bob” Napoleon Burns, and by her children and their families. 

For those who may wish to send condolences, I see the family’s address listed in whitepages as

5080 Meadville St., Excelsior MN 55331.

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Maureen Helen Barrett Burns

Maureen Burns, loving mother and wife, devout Catholic with a radiant soul, died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Maureen lived a life that touched many with her unwavering devotion to faith, family, and friends. She was 88 years old.

 

Born in Evanston IL, the only daughter of John and Catherine Neenan Barrett. She attended Marywood High School in Evanston before graduating from Barry College in Miami, Florida. Her life was forever changed when she met her beloved husband, Robert Burns, on a blind date. They were married on September 10, 1960, and shared a remarkable 65-year relationship. They eventually settled on Lake Minnetonka near Excelsior where they raised 4 children and entertained 5 grandchildren.

 

Maureen’s devotion to the Catholic Church was central to her life as a confident and faithful member at St. Therese in Deephaven and St. John the Baptist in Excelsior. She served in numerous roles including fundraising for St. John's Gathering Place building project and construction of Holy Family Catholic High School in Victoria, and founder of the BeFriender Ministry at St. John’s, a pastoral care mission providing trained, compassionate listeners to those navigating aging, illness, and grief. Maureen’s faith gave her confidence to Chair the Twin Cities Annual Catholic Appeal and St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary.

 

Throughout her life, Maureen had a passion for travel and adventure. Professionally, Maureen found joy from her three decades of work in the travel industry and led tour groups to see the world. She enjoyed countless travel adventures—often with Bob by her side— which took her through the Panama Canal, South America, Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and across Europe. These journeys created lifelong friendships, treasured memories, and ultimately compelled her to join the International Federation of Women in Tourism.

 

At home, Maureen enjoyed swimming, sailing, painting, knitting, and social gatherings. Family and friends held a high priority for Maureen. She cherished Sunday night dinners, sunsets from the deck, and most of all, reunions with family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Robert Burns; children, Sheila Zats (Terry), Kevin Burns (Ada), Patricia Burns, and Kathleen Daniels (David); grandchildren, Jorge Burns, Kaily Burns, Melissa Burns, Lucia Zats and Shawna Zats; her brother, Bill Barrett (Kathleen), cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Catherine Barrett, and brothers, Patrick Barrett and James Barrett.

 

A celebration of life will be held at St. Therese Catholic Church in Deephaven on Tuesday, May 20th. Visitation 11:30-12:30. Mass at 12:30 with lunch to follow. Mass will be live streamed on St. Therese website. (https://www.st-therese.org/live) Burial at 3:00pm at Resurrection Cemetery in Shorewood. Memorials to MN Landscape Arboretum, Lake Minnetonka Historical Society, or a charity of your choice. The family would like to thank her caregivers; Aimee, Catey, neighbors, friends, and Ridgeview HealthCare for the wonderful care they gave Maureen.

www.GILLBROTHERS.com

DL Capt. Dale J. Lodin

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF ret., DL Capt. Dale J. Lodin

March 2, 1937 ~ April 5, 2025

Dale Jerome Lodin, devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and steadfast friend, died of natural causes at his home in Houston………….Dale joined Delta Air Lines 07-03-1967 and was based Houston and Dallas.  He is survived by his wife Judy, and by his daughter and his grandchildren. 

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https://carnesfuneralhome.com/obituaries/dale-lodin

Dale Jerome Lodin, devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and steadfast friend, died of natural causes at his home in Houston on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born on March 2, 1937, in Rockford, Illinois.

Dale spoke fondly and often of his childhood in Rockford, making friends that he would cherish throughout his life.

 

Indeed, he valued personal relationships above all else. He understood better than most that friendship is a two-way street—and if being a good friend means meeting the other halfway, none of his friends ever had to travel very far. Those of us fortunate enough to call him “friend” will remember his quiet generosity and unmatched thoughtfulness.

 

Dale served the United States as a pilot and captain in the Air Force. He later flew as a pilot for Delta Airlines. His outreach on behalf of both Delta and the Air Line Pilots Association extended that care beyond the cockpit, benefiting fellow pilots and several charitable organizations—most notably, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

 

Dale is survived by his wife, Judy; his grandson, Kyle Busse, of Houston; his daughter, Cathy Lodin Busse, and her husband, David Busse; their daughter, Haley Busse, and their son, Luke Busse—all of Austin; and five nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother and only sibling, Don, of Anaheim, California.

The world is poorer for his passing—but so much richer for his life.

DL Capt. Keith Rene Floyd

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF ret., DL Capt. Keith R. Floyd

May 14, 1958 - May 3, 2025

 

Retired Delta Air Lines pilot Keith Rene Floyd, age 66, passed away Saturday, May 3^rd, at his residence…..Keith joined Delta Air Lines 10-16-1989 and was based Atlanta.  Keith is survived by his wife Lorena “Lori”, and by his sons and their families.  Condolences may be sent to the Floyd family at

418 Floyd Nesmith Rd., Cochran GA 31014-3023.

 

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Keith R. Floyd

Cochran GA - Keith R. Floyd, age 66, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, at his residence. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 9, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. in Roddy Baptist Church. Burial will be in Limestone Memorial Gardens.

 

Born in Hawkinsville and raised in Cochran, Keith was the son of the late Mahlon Willis and Mary Davis Floyd. A graduate of Cochran High School in 1976, he went on to earn degrees from Troy State University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and John Marshall Law School. Keith served his country with distinction as a U.S. Air Force F-15 Fighter Pilot before continuing his aviation career as a pilot for Delta Air Lines, from which he retired. Keith was a devoted member of Roddy Baptist Church.

 

Survivors are his wife, Lori W. Floyd of Cochran; his sons, Richard (Samantha) Floyd of Chamblee and Timothy Floyd of Oakwood; his granddaughter, Ellie Floyd of Chamblee; his brother, Tim (Barbara) Floyd of Ashburn; his sister, Sheree (Phil) Serrian of Lawrenceville; several nieces and nephews.

 

The family is at 418 Floyd-NeSmith Road, Cochran.

 

On Friday, May 9, 2025, the family will greet friends from 10:00 A.M. until time for the service at Roddy Baptist Church.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/keith-floyd-obituary?id=58320419

NAL/PAA/DL Capt. William David Mauldin Sr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF ret., NAL/PAA/DL Capt. William David Mauldin Sr.

April 29, 1937 – May 8, 2025

 

William “Bill” Mauldin, 88, of Greensboro, passed away May 8, 2025 at Moses Cone Hospital…………Bill began his commercial flying 09-27-1965.  Bill was widowed in 2014 with the passing of his wife Margaret “Peggy”.  He is survived by his children and their families.

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William D. Mauldin Sr.

IN THE CARE OF Hanes Lineberry Funeral Home

William David Mauldin, 88, of Greensboro, passed away May 8, 2025 at Moses Cone Hospital. His life will be celebrated at 2 PM, Tuesday, May 13 at Hanes-Lineberry N. Elm Chapel followed by interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive guests prior to the service at the funeral home beginning at 12 PM.

 

Bill was born in Guilford County to the late Hubert Dewitt and Lillie Hyams Mauldin. He graduated from Greensboro Sr. High School and attended Guilford College and later graduated from a broadcasting scholarship program at University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill.

 

While serving the US Air Force, Bill married his high school sweetheart, Peggy, and they had two children. They moved back and forth several times between Florida and North Carolina as he flew for National Airline, Pan AM and Delta. He eventually retired after 32 years with the rank of Captain. He was also an accomplished Ham Radio operator. Bill continued working with a very successful career as the owner of William Mauldin Productions, Inc., a state of the art sound and production company. He returned to his roots as he had started in broadcasting at the age of fourteen at an ABC affiliate WCOG, in Greensboro, as a teen DJ with an afternoon radio program. He was the voice for many national companies for commercials and training materials. In addition to being a well known radio voice for half a century and producer Wiliam was also an author of five books.

 

He is survived by his daughter, Kendra Mauldin Scalese and husband Tom and son, William “David” Mauldin, Jr. and wife Bethanne; sister, Ann “Dale” Martin and husband Bob; and grandson, Benjamin David Mauldin. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margaret “Peggy” Mauldin and his constant canine companion, Tango.

 

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to your local animal rescue organization.

Online condolences may be offered at www.haneslineberryfhnorthelm.com  

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MARGARET MAULDIN Obituary

MARGARET DURHAM MAULDIN GREENSBORO Margaret Durham Mauldin, 75, died Saturday, January 11, 2014. Arrangements are incomplete at Hanes-Lineberry N. Elm Chapel.

 

NCA/RC/NWA Capt. Vernon Neal Norell

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF, NCA/RC/NWA Capt. Vernon Neal Norell

June 26, 1935 ~ March 26, 2025

 

https://obituaries.startribune.com/obituary/vernon-norell-1092870969

 

Vernon Norell Obituary

Maple Grove MN - Norell, Vernon Age 89, died March 26th at his home in Maple Grove. He was born June 26th, 1935, in Smoky Hollow Township, near the towns of Remer and Hill City. His parents were Verona and Forest. He grew up with a love of hard work and spent his boyhood learning how to plant, harvest, fish, hunt, trap, chop wood, pick berries, and repair practically everything. Dad treasured his memories of his wonderful parents, his five brothers and sisters, his aunts and uncles, and the assorted characters that made up the small community. He was able to remember with clarity, and gratefulness, minute details of his youth. As Dad recalled it, he was five years old when a plane flew over the family's home on Windy Lake, and it was in that moment that he became determined to fly. After high school, he joined the Air Force, and used the GI Bill to attend flight school at Parks College in St. Louis, where he met and married Janet Moses. With Mom at his side, they moved to various states, following job opportunities, and making dear friends along the way. Dad's ultimate goal was flying for his beloved North Central Airlines. He served the airline with distinction as it changed from North Central, to Republic, and finally to Northwest Airlines. Dad was one of those lucky, rare people who truly loved his profession, and we remember him heading to work, in uniform, roaring off in his old car with a cup of coffee in hand and a smile on his face. In retirement, he and Mom enjoyed travel that took them as far as New Zealand, South America, and Alaska. He spent lots of time at the family home on Windy Lake and flying his float plane all over the north country, and had many canoe trips in the BWCA. He delighted in his grandsons, Avery and Noel. Vern is survived by a daughter, Karen Norell (husband Dung Truong, grandsons Avery and Noel Truong) and a son, Michael Norell, both of Golden Valley. He is also survived by siblings, Minerva Roeser of Litchfield, Carol Beha-Metzger of Edina, and Rodney Norell of Big Lake, in addition to nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Norell, in 2007, his parents Verona and Forest, brother Darrell Norell, and sister Marie Schwappach. Burial will be at 2 pm, May 29th, at Lakeview Cemetery, Windy Lake. We will celebrate what would have been Dad's 90th birthday with a gathering of friends and family at Karen's home in Golden Valley on June 28th. Contact the family for details. www.Washburn-McReavy.com

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Janet Norell Obituary

Norell, Janet (nee Moses) of Maple Grove, MN. Born Aug. 7, 1936, passed away unexpectedly from a stroke on Jan. 2, 2007. Loving wife, mother and grandmother. Survived by husband, Vernon; daughter, Karen Norell (Dung Truong); son, Michael; grandsons, Avery and Noel; siblings, Ira "Moe" (Cynthia) Moses, Leonard "Leo" (Joan) Moses and Jeanne (William) Johnson-Clark; sister-in-law, Margie Moses; many nieces and nephews; and Vernon's family. Preceded in death by parents, Ira and Hazel Moses; siblings, Doris Moses, Irma (Ralph) Blankenship and Gary Moses. Janet grew up in Jennings, MO. She met and married Vernon Norell from Minnesota in 1960.Services: Funeral 10 a.m. Sat. at GEARTY-DELMORE Funeral Chapel, 37th Ave. N. & Vicksburg Ln., Plymouth, MN. Private interment. Visitation 3-5 p.m. Fri. at the funeral home. Memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society or any charity supporting seniors in their homes. Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements, 763-553-1411.

NWA Capt. Gilbert “Gil” Arthur Baker

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, NWA Capt. Gilbert “Gil” Arthur Baker

August 21, 1939 ~ May 12, 2025

Please look for more information to follow as this is early days…..we have just learned of the passing of retired Northwest Airlines pilot Captain Gilbert “Gil” Baker, age 85.  Gil joined Northwest Airlines 04-07-1969.  He is survived by his wife Virginia “Ginny”, and by many dear friends, family members and work colleagues.

~ Carol for the PCN

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< wlday@comcast.net >: May 13 08:15AM  

Dear Colleagues and Friends,  

With great personal loss I regret to inform you that Gil Baker passed away

Monday night May 12th. Gil was special to me. We flew many flights together, drove to

our month pilot luncheons together and even played in a community orchestra

together. Gil was by formal education an engineer. He served in the Navy as

a pilot flying the COD off aircraft carriers. In retirement Gil and Ginny

resided on Lake Whatcom on the east side of Bellingham.  

It is too early for any other details.  

We have lost a longtime faithful colleague and friend.  

Bill Day

NWA Capt. Bud Temples

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, NWA Capt. Felix Monroe Temples III

March 1, 1947  -  May 7, 2025

 

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Felix Monroe Temples III (“Bud”), a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle……………..Bud joined Northwest Airlines 03-03-1995.  He is survived by his wife Irma, and by his children and grandchildren.

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Felix Monroe Temples III Obituary

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Felix Monroe Temples III (“Bud”), a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. He passed away peacefully at the age of 78 in Niceville, Florida on May 7, 2025.

 

Bud was born on March 1, 1947, to Felix Monroe Temples Jr and Doris Elliot Temples.

 

Bud served his country honorably for over 20 years in the military. He began his service as an infantryman in the Army for 3 years, deployed to Vietnam from 1967-1968, and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal with 2 service stars. Following his tour in Vietnam, he attended Embry- Riddle Aeronautical University, graduating with a degree in Aeronautical Science.

 

Upon joining the Air Force, Bud started off as an air traffic controller and then went on to pilot training. After excelling at pilot training, he was assigned to fighters and flew the F-15 at Langley Air Force Base. Bud then became an F-15 instructor pilot at Luke Air Force Base. After leaving Luke, he was stationed in the Philippines with the aggressor squadron and flew the F-5. He finished his career at the Tactical Air Command headquarters at Langley Air Force Base, retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

 

Throughout his distinguished career in the Army and Air Force, Bud was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Combat Readiness Medal, National Defense Service Medal with service star, and Vietnam Campaign Medal.

 

Following his retirement from the Air Force, he continued his love of flying and flew for Northwest/Delta Airlines for 16 years.

Finally retiring at the age of 60, he enjoyed golfing, traveling with his wife, church, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Bud is predeceased by his parents, Felix and Doris Temples and his sister Tommy Weisner.

Bud is survived by his loving wife, Irma Temples; children, Nicole Temples (Rick) and Sabrina Brletich (Lee); grandchildren, Savannah, Cole, and Elyse, along with his nephews Michael (Rita), Bradley (Donna) and Chad Weisner and their children.

 

A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Niceville. The family will receive friends at the McLaughlin Twin Cities funeral home on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a rosary at 6:30 PM. Interment will be at Heritage Gardens Cemetery.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Alzheimer’s Association (donorservices.alz.org) VITAS Healthcare Hospice 1230 Creighton, Rd, Pensacola, FL 32578 memo: c/o Felix Temples, Destin Location

If unable to attend, please view Bud Temples funeral via live stream on Wednesday, May 14th at 10am CST via Holy Name of Jesus website, https://www.holynamechurch.org/

WA/DL Capt. Jeffrey George Greenwood

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USN ret., WA/DL Capt. Jeffrey George Greenwood

January 2, 1942 ~ April 25, 2025

 

Captain Jeffrey “Jeff” George Greenwood, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away, unexpectedly, on April 25, 2025, at age 83…..Jeff joined Western Airlines 11-28-1972 and retired with Delta Air Lines in 2002 based 030/LAX.  He is survived by his wife Kathy, and by his children and grandchildren.

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https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/jeffrey-greenwood-obituary?id=58382296

 

Captain Jeffrey George Greenwood, USN (Ret), a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away, unexpectedly, on April 25, 2025, at age 83.

 

Jeff is survived by his loving wife Kathy, son Robert and step-sons Rob and Mark, six grandchildren, and his brother-in-law R. Forrest. He is preceded in death by his much-loved sister, Nancy.

 

Jeff was born on January 2, 1942 to Ferdinand and Genevieve Greenwood. He grew up on his family's farm in Howard City, MI where he worked after school and summers there, and on the Grassley Dairy Farm where his lifelong love of tractors began. He remained close to many of his high school classmates.

 

Upon graduation from Ferris State University in MI, Greenwood entered flight school at Pensacola Naval Air Station. He was a highly decorated Vietnam pilot; with 29 medals, including two Distinguished Flying Crosses, four Navy Commendation Medals, Navy Achievement Award, and Air Medals for Meritorious Achievement in Arial flight. He flew the A-4 Skyhawk for the "Blue Diamonds" Attack Squadron VA 146, and had deployments on the USS Ranger, USS Constellation, and the USS Forrestal. Greenwood also served as a Navy Reserve Pilot at NAS Alameda, CA until resigning in October 1979. Greenwood believed in peace through strength and that his job in Vietnam was to enable our men on the ground to come home.

 

Greenwood flew for Western Airlines from 1972 through the merger with Delta Airlines in 1987, and flew as a Captain until his required retirement at age 60.

 

Jeff enjoyed his retirement years. He built a large tractor barn on their property, in which he restored a 1946 John Deere BW and a 1953 John Deere 50. He also restored a manure spreader to be a people mover which he called a Politian's Wagon. Each was in many parades sporting US flags, and in static displays at the Nevada County Fair, and the annual Draft Horse Classic. He had a smaller John Deere tractor (called his expensive wheelbarrow) which he used to help keep their shared road in tip top shape. Jeff also grew a large vegetable garden whose bounty he and Kathy loved to share with family, friends and neighbors.

 

Jeff and Kathy enjoyed visiting National Parks pulling their trailer, with their dogs, visiting 25 parks over the past 15 years. This past April they did a Rhine River cruise, then to Paris, and from there a tour to the sacred ground of Normandy at Utah and Omaha beaches.

 

Jeff was a member of the Gold Country Flywheeler Early Day Gas Engines & Tractor Assoc., and Quiet Birdmen, Nevada City Hangar, CA

 

There will be a Celebration of Jeff's Life in the Marlow Hanger at the Nevada County Airport this summer, date TBA.  Interment will be at the Greenwood Memorial Garden Cemetery in Grass Valley, CA.

 

If you would like to make a donation to honor Jeff, the family asks that you consider the following:  Wounded Warrior Project at woundedwarriorproject.org    ,  Tunnel to Towers Foundation   ,Twin Cities Church, 11726 Rough & Ready Hwy, Grass Valley, CA 95945.

 

Capt. Jeffrey Greenwood was much loved by many and will be greatly missed.

PAA/DL Capt. Kenneth Barclay Ruhm

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF, PAA/DL Capt. Kenneth Barclay Ruhm

July 28, 1934 ~ May 12, 2025

Ken Ruhm, of Holderness and Heritage Heights in Concord NH, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 12th, after an extraordinary 90 years of life. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Nancy.  Ken joined Pan Am 06-19-1967 and retired with Delta Air Lines based in New York.

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Kenneth Barclay Ruhm

Ken Ruhm, of Holderness and Heritage Heights in Concord, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 12th, after an extraordinary 90 years of life. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Nancy.

 

Born in Utica, New York, in 1934, Ken was the elder of two sons of Kenneth and Ruth Ruhm. He grew up in Herkimer, New York, and graduated from the University of Rochester in 1955, where he was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Air Force.

 

After completing Undergraduate Pilot Training in 1958, Ken served multiple tours as an instructor pilot at Webb AFB in Big Spring, Texas, and Williams AFB in Chandler, Arizona, training students in the T-6, T-33, and T-38 aircraft. It was during his assignment to Williams AFB in 1963 that he met Nancy and her two young sons, Michael and Robert, who would become his own. Ken and Nancy were married in Herkimer, NY, in December 1963 and welcomed their third son, Brian, in April 1965.

 

Shortly afterward, Ken deployed to Vietnam, where he flew nearly 300 combat missions in the Douglas A-1E Skyraider and served alongside Medal of Honor recipient Major Bernie Fisher. For his courage and distinguished service, Ken was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

 

Following his return from Vietnam, Ken left active duty and began a civilian aviation career with Pan American Airways, relocating to San Francisco. There, he and Nancy welcomed their fourth son, Steven, in December 1968. In 1972, Ken transferred to Boston and settled in Holderness, New Hampshire, where he would spend nearly all of his remaining years.

 

When furloughed by Pan Am in 1976, Ken chose to stay in New Hampshire to raise his family, even though it meant stepping away from commercial flying. During this time, he pursued an MBA and worked for the Holderness School and several regional airlines, including Winnipesaukee and Precision Airlines. He was recalled by Pan Am in 1985 and later joined Delta Air Lines, retiring in 1996.

 

Ken remained active in retirement, ski racing, cycling, traveling, volunteering, and spending as much time as possible with his children and grandchildren. He and Nancy were active in the Waterville Valley “Silver Streaks” ski program, and Ken continued racing into his seventies. Together, they skied in Courchevel, France; biked through Germany, Italy, and Vietnam; and cruised to Greece, Alaska and England. Ken volunteered with the Squam Lakes Association as a water quality sampler and was a vital part of the team that harvested and split firewood to heat the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. One of Ken’s greatest joys was his role as “Pop Pop” to his grandchildren. For more than a decade, he and Nancy hosted “Camp Gamma and Pop Pop,” creating cherished memories for their family.

 

Ken is survived by his wife Nancy, his four devoted sons — Michael, Robert, Brian, and Steven — seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

NWA/DL Capt. David Lee Roberson

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USMC, NWA/DL Capt. David Lee Roberson

May 31, 1958 - Mar 13, 2025

Captain Dave “Spike” Roberson….. United States Marine Corps – HMH-361 “Flying Tigers” - Delta Air Lines Captain …..Dave “Spike” Roberson joined Northwest Airlines 03-03-1989 and retired with Delta Air Lines in May 2023 based Detroit.  Dave is survived by his wife Meg Roberson. 

 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberson-60489854/   

David (Spike) Roberson writes on his linkedin site:  Retired A350 Captain and lucky husband to a beautiful Japanese girl that I met in Osaka in 2005. The best thing that ever happened to me!

I got my wings as a Naval Aviator in February of 1982 and then spent 7-years in the Marines flying CH-53A/D heavy- lift helicopters and the T-34C Turbo Mentor as a flight instructor in the training command at NAS Whiting Field. I left the USMC in 1989 and was hired by Northwest Airlines. At NWA I flew as a flight-engineer on the B727, First-Officer on the A320, First-Officer and Captain on the DC-9 and finally as a First-Officer on the B747-400. After the merger with Delta Air Lines I’ve flown as Captain on the B737NG, the B757 & B767, and currently fly as Captain on the A350 based in Detroit Metro Airport. I am retiring from airline flying in May 2023 ……………..

 

DAVID LEE ROBERSON tributes are many….this veteran’s site is a place to view and share memories.

https://www.vlm.cem.va.gov/DAVIDLROBERSON/a94973?fbclid=IwY2xjawKQzeNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETF5SHJHTUh5eFdKbWZ1OXVNAR4qmsdi7diNaLwvvztBNp2O_SecCpaT6midhE6q-U7Tx6ueghP3UHB2GS-JHA_aem_zzZcz5N6-e1jRq4_fd6X9A  

 

Spike was a true Marine—resolute, fearless, and unwavering in the face of any challenge, whether in the skies or on the ground. Always rising to the occasion, he embodied the Marine spirit with relentless dedication until every mission was complete. Beyond his strength and passion for aviation, he will be most remembered for his warm heart and deep love for his wife, Meg. He will be missed, but never forgotten.

 

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DL Capt. Gerald James Dodge

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

DL Capt. Gerald James Dodge

August 15, 1936 ~ May 11, 2024

 

Belated notice…..as was noted in the April 2025 issue of the Air Line Pilot magazine, the death of Delta Air Lines

Captain Gerald J. Dodge who passed in May of 2024.  Gerald James Dodge joined Delta Air Lines 06-13-1966 and was based Houston in the early years, then Atlanta in later years and prior to retirement in 1996.  I believe he is survived by his wife Kathleen “Kathy”, and his daughter Nicole.

To the best of my knowledge, Captain Dodge had most recently resided in Texas at  

 17814 Shadow Valley Drive, Spring TX  77379.

Additional information/corrections are always appreciated….please do let us know.

Thank you,

      ~ Carol for the PCN

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Birth 15 AUG 1936 • Carlinville, Macoupin county, Illinois

Death 11 MAY 2024 • Tomball, Harris county, Texas